The Cesarine's Cookbook

Welcome to The Cesarine's Cookbook, where authentic Italian recipes and tips await. Dive into generations-old family recipes, rediscovering the true flavors of Italian cuisine!

Chocolate Eggplants, Cesarini Laura and Ettore, traditional Campania dessert

Chocolate Eggplants

From the Campania tradition, a dessert with unusual ingredients that will win you over at the first bite

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Malfatti

Malfatti (Italian ricotta and spinach dumplings)

A simple dish but rich in authentic flavors

Straccetti with pumpkin

Pumpkin Pasta Recipe: Straccetti con la Zucca

A delightful meeting of pasta, pumpkin, zucchini, mint and pecorino romano

Ciasonjie Fighes

Ciasonjie da Fighes Recipe (Fig Ravioli)

How to make delicious stuffed pasta from the Trentino-Alto Adige region

Crescia fotografata dall'alto

Crescia Flatbread Recipe

The classic thin bread from the Marche region

Cesarina cuts polenta on the cutting board

From the North, a rich and flavorful comfort food: Polenta Uncia

A skillful combination of polenta, cheese, and butter for a recipe that warms up cold winter days

Stuffed peppers baked in the oven by Cesarina Anna

Stuffed peppers baked in the oven

An easy and tasty dish, perfect for an evening with friends

Winter Panzanella by Cesarina Lara

Winter Panzanella

A reinterpretation of the famous Tuscan dish with ingredients typical of the colder months

Ricotta and spinach ravioli still to be cooked

Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli

A timeless classic of Italian stuffed fresh pasta

cicchetti with anchovises

Venetian cicchetti: flavors and places to discover

Cicchetti and the most authentic neighborhoods of venice: a unique gastronomic experience in the Serenissima

Bologna viewed form above

The Emilian Cuisine

Discover the history and unique characteristics of Emilian cuisine

pizza fritta

Pizzelle: small, fried discs of pure delight

A must-try of Neapolitan cuisine to celebrate World Pizza Day 2025!

Rivotiche (Abruzzese Crepes)

Rivotiche (Abruzzese Crepes)

Easy to prepare, Abruzzese crepes that can be topped in countless ways

Insalata russa (Olivier salad) by Cesarina Silvana

Insalata russa (Olivier salad)

Delicious appetizer or excellent side dish, let's discover this recipe with endless variations

steamed meatloaf on a dish

Italian-style meatloaf

How to save your christmas meal leftovers without sacrificing flavor

Befana

Let's bid farewell to the holidays with sweetness

Our Cesarina Francesca shows us how to make Purcidduzzi, a delightful treat from Apulian tradition

Spaghetti with red pine mushroom sauce

Spaghetti with red pine mushroom sauce

An original recipe to celebrate World Spaghetti Day

sicilian buccellato

Sicilian Buccellato

The sicilian year-End treat: a delight of dried fruits and sweet decorations

Fireworks in the mountains

New Year with Flavor!

Let’s welcome 2025 with a gourmet recipe, lobster linguine, and explore some of the most iconic traditions of this magical night

table setting

Waiting for Christmas: the dessert

The soft Christmas magic of pandoro

Cartellate della Cesarina Anna

A deliciously crispy fried treat: Cartellate

A dessert that is a must-have on Apulian tables during the winter season

pitfire in the fireplace

Waiting for Christmas: second course

Myth and tradition: from the roast in pastry to Santa Claus' story

Santa Lucia Statue

Santa Lucia in Sicily

December 13th in Sicily, from famine to feast

Montagne e prati alpini

International Mountain Day

Let’s celebrate its culture and authentic flavors with a traditional recipe: the strudel

Christmas markets with snow

Waiting for Christmas: the first course

Lasagna and the presepe: two pillars of Italian tradition that celebrate the cultural diversity of our country.

Presepe con Re Magi

A short guide to Italy's most unique Nativity Scenes

Fully experience the magic of Christmas in Italy by discovering enchanting nativity scenes

red candle on the table

Waiting for Christmas: the appetizer

From appetizer to dessert: the best Cesarine recipes to celebrate Christmas with flavor and joy

Pasta patate e provola

Pasta with potatoes and provola cheese

Recipe and a few curiosities about this delicious dish from Neapolitan tradition

castagnaccio with rosemary and pinenuts

The Castagnaccio: a symphony of autumn flavors

A perfect balance between sweet and savory, ready to surprise you with its authentic flavors and timeless simplicity.

Pumpkins on a market stall

Lasagna with Taleggio cheese and pumpkin

An autumnal twist on a classic favorite

portuguese milk pudding with raspberries

Portuguese milk pudding: a white dive into Europe’s culinary history

One dessert, many names for a unique delight that wins over all tastes

Wooden huts, Christmas markets

The Magic of Italian Christmas Markets

Travelling to Italy this Xmas? A guide to the perfect places to soak up Italy's festive atmosphere.

pumpkin risotto

Pumpkin risotto

The perfect autumn risotto

Saint Martin's Cookies

Saint Martin's Cookies

The most typical dessert of this time of year

Risotto with Radicchio

Radicchio and Sausage Risotto Recipe

"Risotto al radicchio e tastasal", a classic speciality from the Veneto region

Cesarina cuts a slice of Rocciata di Foligno

The Umbrian Rocciata

A traditional Umbrian dessert reminiscent of Strudel, and a triumph of sweetness

Fruit and vegetable market

World Vegan Day

Let's explore this increasingly popular eating style with a 100% green recipe

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